Lydia Remington

Lydia married Newman Bowen 30 Aug 1789, Rehoboth, MA. Newman (son of Simeon Bowen and Mary Newman) was born 1763; died 1836. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The New England Historical & Genealogical Register 22, 354 says "Enoch was son of Thomas, of John of Suffolk."

The will of Micah Brown dated 4 Jan 1747/48 mentions him as "kinsman Enoch Remington." Perhaps they were cousins? (see next note)

On 15 Mar 1742/43, James Brown of Barrington was appointed to be guardian of Enoch Remington, a minor over 14 years of age, son of Thomas Remington of Barrington.

"Enock Remington" was baptized at the Newman Congregational Church, Seekonk (or East Providence) in May 1729. (see Arnold's VRs for East Providence, Church Records, p. 519) He was also a soldier in the Revolutionary War.

Boyd Scott Remington gives his dates as 1735 - 1798 (no sources). Also, he has his parents as John & Susanna of Jamestown, which is almost certainly incorrect.

The will of Enoch Remington of Barrington, RI, gentleman, was dated 21 Nov 1807, and proved 1 July 1811. In mentions his wife Molly, and several children, grandchildren, and other relatives as follows: son Enoch dec'd., leaving widow Ruth; daughters Molly Niall, Lydia Bowen, Bathiah Armington, and Mercy Armington dec'd; son-in-law Asa Armington of Rehoboth, yeoman; grandsons Samuel Walker (?) Remington & Enoch Remington, sons of Enoch dec.'d.; granddaughter Ruth Armington, daughter of Enoch dec'd.; and grandson Joseph Armington, son of Mercy dec'd. The will was witnessed by Josiah Humphrey, Jr., Benjamin Niall, & Elisha Humphrey.

Enoch married Molly Watson Abt 1756. Molly (daughter of Matthew Watson, II and Bethiah Reed) was born 5 Mar 1734/35; died 10 Oct 1820, East Providence or Barrington, RI; was buried , Prince's Hill Burial Ground, County Rd., Barrington, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

She may have been Molly Watson or Walker.

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In March 1728/29 Thomas bought land at Simsbury, CT, from his parents John & Hannah Hale Remington.

The inventory of the estate of Thomas Remington of Barrington is dated 23 Jul 1729. His widow, Mary, is mentioned.

Thomas married Mary Hunt 8 Sep 1727, Providence, RI. Mary (daughter of Enoch Hunt and Elizabeth Bowen) was born 5 Sep 1707, Rehoboth, MA; died 9 Aug 1784, Enfield, Hartford, County, CT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

She may have married second, David Sabin/Saben. Seekonk/East Providence VRs have a marriage for Mary Remington of Barrington and David Saben of Rehoboth, on 21 Oct 1731. I am making an assumption that this marriage applies to this Mary, widow of Thomas Remington.

"She and her daughter Mary Sabin are listed on the 'Covenant of Enfield Separatists 1762.' "

Her gravestone in Enfield, CT, names her as Mrs. Mary Allen, formerly wife of Mr. David Sabin.

Sources for two previous notes: "Sabin-Remington-Hunt Notes" by Gordon L. Remington in The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Oct. 1993, p. 372 & 375; and "The History of Enfield, Connecticut," by Francis Olcott Allen, 3:2313)

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At the time of their marriage, Thomas & Mary were both "of Barrington." They were married by Richard Brown, Justice.

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Matthew & Bethiah had 10 children (see the book "Watson History and Genealogy"). Matthew died at age 107.

Matthew married Bethiah Reed 1733. Bethiah (daughter of John Reed and Bethiah Cobb) was born 28 Feb 1712/13; died 9 Feb 1778; was buried , Watson Cemetery, Middle Hwy., Barrington, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Bethiah Reed's family was "of Barrington."

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Boyd Scott Remington does not list the last three children in this family; however, they are listed in the genealogy at the Suffield Historical Society. Hannah is listed in "Thomas Remington of Suffield, CT, and Some of His Descendants."

An SAR application says Hannah Remington born 25 March 1723 (no parents given) married Joseph Leavitt. The will of Hannah Leavitt mentions brother Samuel Remington as Executor, but genealogies show Samuel son of John and Hannah died in 1763, before Hannah's will was written in 1769. I wonder if that date of death is incorrect. why would she name her deceased brother as Executor? I haven't been able to find another Samuel who might have had a sister Hannah in this time frame.

Suffield Historical Society: Reference Documents: 2, 8, 12, 155, 161

John married Hannah Hale 19 Dec 1700, Windsor, CT. Hannah (daughter of Timothy Hale and Sarah Barber) was born 14 Sep 1680, Windsor, CT; died 1 Apr 1768. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Hannah is mentioned as Hannah Remington, sister, in the 1750 will of Josiah Hale of Suffield.

One source has a daughter, Hannah, born 25 Mar 1723. If this is accurate, she may have been a wife of Joseph Mills, Jr., who married a Hannah Remington. This needs more research to confirm if this Hannah belongs here and if she was one of Joseph's wives. (see Thomas Remington of Suffield, CT, and Some of His Descendants)

Enoch — Elizabeth Bowen. Elizabeth was born 11 Nov 1684, Rehoboth, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The following information is from "Watson History and Genealogy":
Matthew Watson and his family came to Boston, Massachusetts Bay, in 1718. He was a Presbyterian by belief, and of English parentage. His family had been living in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Ireland, where he was a cloth dealer. After coming to America, Matthew turned to farming. He farmed in Framingham, MA, in 1719. Then he purchased land in Leicester, MA, in 1720, settled his family there, and began clearing the land and farming. However, during the first year there, while clearing land with his eldest son, a tree fell on Matthew, killing him instantly.

It is believed that Matthew & Mary had nine children. Of the six whose dates of birth and death are known, the average age was 84 years, and two lived to be over 100.

Matthew married Mary Orr 1695. Mary died Aft 1720. [Group Sheet]

John — Bethiah Cobb. [Group Sheet]